Geographic Features
a piece of land completely surrounded by water.
Island
What is the nickname for Mesopotamia?
The Fertile Crescent
What body of water is directly east of Egypt?
Red Sea
Economy
careful management of available resources.
Who is Mr. Wallace's favorite figure from Black History?
Malcolm X
What is the process of preserving dead bodies called?
Embalming
In ancient times, mountains were useful because...
They provided protection from outside invaders.
Who is the famous hero from the Epic we discussed in Mesopotamia?
Gilgamesh
What were the famous Pyramids in Egypt used for? What was their purpose?
A burial tomb for the pharaohs.
Specialization
the act of training for a PARTICULAR job.
What were Jim Crow laws?
laws mandating segregation of schools, parks, libraries, drinking fountains, restrooms, buses, trains, and restaurants.
Who was the 1st female Pharaoh?
Queen Hatshepsut
a piece of land almost surrounded by water or projecting out into a body of water.
Peninsula
List 3 achievements of Mesopotamians
Wheel, Sundial, Irrigation, etc. (teacher's discretion)
Who was the Egyptian's neighbors to the south of their civilization?
Nomad
Person (People) who move from place to place in search of food (or resources)
What does the 13th amendment ban?
Slavery
List who all belonged to Egypt's upper class?
Nobles, Priests, and Generals (upper military)
It provided protection from outside invaders.
What is irrigation?
man-made way to control the flow of water
What is the longest river in the world?
The Nile River
Geography
the study of Earth, including its physical, biological, and cultural features.
She has the distinction of being one of the first American women to become a self-made millionaire.
(Who is she?)
Madam C.J. Walker
Which Pharaoh was unpopular because of unsettling decisions he made while ruling Egypt?
King Amenhotep (Akhenaton)
List all 7 continents.
North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, Antartica, & Africa
Name all 4 empires of early Mesopotamia
Akkadian, Babylonian, Assyrian, & Chaldean (New Babylon)
What did the Egyptians create to help them plant & monitor their crops.
365-Day Calendar
Social Class
a group of people who are at a similar, cultural, economic, or educational level.
What year did the March on Washington occur?
1963
What Pharaoh was responsible for uniting Egypt?
King Narmer